Frequently Asked Questions about the Jaycees

The Jaycees is an organization of active young people learning civic consciousness and improving their leadership ability through constructive action in projects of community service and leadership training courses.

What is a Jaycee?

Jaycees is short for Junior Chamber of Commerce. Jaycees are volunteers. All across America, Jaycee chapters are running projects from blood drives to the community Halloween Haunted House. Jaycees commit their time and energy towards making cities and towns better places to live.

Who can be a Jaycee?

Anyone 18 to 40 years of age may become a member of the Jacksonville Jaycees.

What types of activities are the Jaycees involved in?

We have three primary types of events: Community service, individual development and social.


• Community service events have included the following: cancer research fundraiser by putting on an art show and sale, hurricane relief, purchasing, wrapping, and delivering toys for needy children.
  
  
• Individual development events have included the following: wine tasting, ethnic dinners, Florida Jaycees state conferences, cultural events, and various athletic activities.
  
  
• Social activities have included the following: happy hours, member parties, road trips, camping trips, and bowling nights.

How much time do I have to commit?

We have no time requirements for our members and we encourage everyone to attend as many events as they would like. As with any organization, you get out of the Jaycees what you put into it.

How much does it cost to join the Jacksonville Jaycees?

Dues are $75 for new members and renewals for current members are $60.

Who can come to Jaycees meetings?

Visitors and guests are welcome at all Jaycees meetings.

How many members are in the Jacksonville Jaycees?

There are approximately 60 active members in the chapter presently.

How do we give back to our members?

Our members enjoy the following benefits:


• A portion of your Jaycees annual dues goes to pay for a part or all of many of our social events.
  
  
• The Jacksonville Jaycees are affiliated with the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. By joining the Jacksonville Jaycees members can enjoy the benefits of attending Jacksonville Chamber events, networking functions, and participate on committees at the same cost as the Jacksonville regular members.
  
  
• Jaycees also enjoy many national benefits such as discounts on rental cars.

The Jaycees Are:

• Young people (ages 18-40) of any race, religion, or gender.
• Dedicated to community improvement and personal betterment.
• The fastest growing young people's organization in the world.
• A stimulus to community spirit.
• A group that will readily accept the challenge of different community projects.
• International, Jaycees are in seventy countries in the free world.
• Recognized by government and business leaders at every level as an organization, which develops new community leaders, through constructive action.

The Jaycees Are Not:

• A Chamber of Commerce (although we often work together).
• A political organization (although many members, as individuals, become active in their chosen political parties).
• Restricted as to the type of projects, or required to conduct specific projects.

The Benefits of Jaycees Membership Are:

• Associate with other young people in the community.
• Leadership development through active participation.
• The opportunity of helping to improve the community.
• Knowledge of public affairs and community problems.
• An opportunity to become a community leader.
• Fellowship, on an individual basis and family basis.
• Practical knowledge of public speaking, parliamentary procedure, budgets finance and public affairs.
• The opportunity of having a voice in the affairs of the community, the State and the Nation.
• Self Satisfaction, the greatest reward of all.